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1. Qualifications: (a) B.V.Sc. & A.H., Gold Medalist, GAU, GVC, Anand, 1983

(b) M.V.Sc. (Gyn & Obst), GAU, GVC, Anand,1986

(c) Ph.D. (Anim. Reprod, Gyn & Obst), IVRI, Izatnagar, 1992

(d) FISSAR (Fellow, Indian Soc. Study Anim. Reprod.) 2000

2. Date of Birth: 01-06-1959 (56 Years)

Date of Joining the GAU: 03-06-1983

3. Experience : i) UG Teaching – 33 yrs

ii) PG Teaching – 28 yrs

iii) Research & Extension – 33 yrs

4. Teaching and Research Area : Veterinary Obstetrics, Gynaecology, Andrology, Seminology and AI, ET, Animal Husbandry/ Dairy Husbandry

5. Thesis Tittles :

* Studies on Seminal Characteristics, Biochemical and Enzymatic Constituents, Freezability, Enzyme Leakage and Fertility in Surati Buffalo Bulls. M.V.Sc., GAU, 1986; Major Advisor: Dr. S.B. Kodagali

** Comparative Evaluation of Certain Processing Procedures in Deep-Freezing of Cattle and Buffalo Semen under Tropical Climate. Ph.D., IVRI, 1992; Advisor: Dr. K.L. Sahni

6. Contribution in Research and Extension

(A) Publications (>415):

(a) Research papers in International Journals : 38

(b) Research papers in National Journals : 253

(c) Clinical /Short Communications : 55

Popular Articles in Gujarati. : 47
Laboratory Teaching Manuals : 12

(f) Technical Bulletins (of ISSAR) : 08

School Text Books on “Pushupalan Vidya” : 06

(h) Books on Applied Animal Reproduction : 02

(i) Research Papers under consideration : 08

(B) Presentations/Contributions in Conferences, Seminars, Symposia etc (>290)

(a) Res papers in International Conferences, Seminars, Symposia: 21

(b) Research papers in National Conferences, Seminars, Symposia: 228

(c) Technical lectures in Workshops, Shibirs, Training programs: 58

7. Association with Research Schemes (as PI/HOD, Associate)

Cattle Infertility Scheme, GOG.
Central Sperm Station, GAU, Anand
NATP on “Improving Breeding Efficiency of Cattle and Buffaloes”
Strengthening of Livestock Research Station
Conservation & Improvement of Indigenous Cattle (Gir)
Import & Export of Exotic-HF- Cattle
Effect of feeding bypass fat on Milk yield and composition of crossbred cows
Evaluation of Fodder hybrids for yield and effect on Milk yield and composition of crossbred cows
Evaluation of Rye grass for Agronomic practices and feeding of dairy animals in Middle Gujarat
Imparting Education on Semenology & Frozen Semen Technology to Students & Field Veterinarians
Refresher Training of Veterinarians of State Animal Husbandry Dept and Co-operative Dairies under ASCAD and FIP
To Evolve and Standardize Protocol for Immobilization of Stray Cattle for Capture and Rehabilitation from Rajkot City
Augmenting Reproductive Efficiency in Dairy Animals of Tribal Areas using Controlled Breeding Techniques and ultrasonography
Research & Development of Technology for Sorting X- and Y-bearing Spermatozoa in Bovines
NDDB-AAU Collaborative training on frozen semen technology to the Technicians and Officers of Semen Stations of the Country under NDP-1
AICRP on Nutritional & Physiological Approaches for Enhancing Reproductive Performance in Dairy Animals

8. PG Students Guided Major: 17 MVSc; 3 PhD (19 in Gyn & Obst; 1 in Biotech)

9. Medals / Awards Received:

Recipient of 8 Awards/Medals/Prizes for Academic Excellence
17 Awards/Medals for Research Excellence in Animal Reproduction
Won 4 Awards/Prizes for Best Popular articles Publ. in Godarshan
The Best Teacher Award for the yr 1999 from Agric Faculty
Best State Chapter Award of ISSAR as Hon. Secretary –yr 2000
Fellow of the Indian Society for Study of Animal Reproduction-yr 2000

10. Other Achievements:

(a) Life Member: AAVCA, IDA, IVA, ISSAR, GAAS, GVC, SVSBT...

Ex-Treasurer/Hon. Secretary: ISSAR, Gujarat Chapter
Vice President: SVSBT, Indore as well as ISSAR Gujarat Chapter
Scientific Referee: >10 National /International Journals
Editorial Board Member:
(i) Indian Journal of Animal Reproduction (IJAR)

(ii) Indian Journal of Field Veterinarians (IJFV)

(iii) Indian Journal of Animal Research (IJAR)

Advisory Board & Executive Committee Member,: IJFV
Resource person: Amul ARDA, NAIP-4 (Karnal), Dudhsagar DURDA
Course Director: Gopal Mitras’ training, ASCAD & NDP trainings,
Member, UG/PG Study Board, AAU, Anand, IVRI, Izatnagar
Organized: Seven State and National Level Seminars/Workshops

List of Medals/Awards/Prizes/Distinctions Received (By Dr. A.J. Dhami)

Chaturdas Kalidas Desai GOLD MEDAL for standing First in the BVSc & AH Exam 1982-83.
Bombay Gaw-Rakshak Mandali GOLD MEDAL for standing First in the subject of Animal Husbandry at BVSc & AH level in 1983.
Vidyalabh Avasatthi CASH PRIZE for standing First in the Pre-Clinical Subjects of Veterinary Science degree course in 1981-82
Late Dr. V.A.J. Pinto Memorial Award- CASH PRIZE for standing First in the Clinical Subject Veterinary Medicine at UG level in 1982-83.
Doshi and Sons Education Award- CASH PRIZE through Lions Club of Anand for standing First in BVSc & AH Degree Exam in 1983.
Nehru Memorial Fund Award {Delhi} for securing University First Rank at Graduate level 1983
Dr. G.B. Singh Memorial Young Scientist Award of ISSAR for meritorious contribution to Research in Animal Reproduction in 1987.
Late Prof. Nils’ Lagerlof Memorial Award - Medal (TWICE) through ISSAR for meritorious contribution to research in Animal Reproduction in 1990 and 2002.
Hari Ohm Ashram Award of Bhaikaka Inter-University Smarak Trust, Vallabh Vidya Nagar for the best research publication in Veterinary Sciences in 1987.
ICAR Senior Research Fellowship Award for 3.5 years under open competition from 1988 to 1992, for undergoing Doctorate Studies at IVRI, Izatnagar, India.
Young Scientist Awards (TWICE) for the best presentation of Research Papers in ISSAR National Symposia held at Anand in 1989 and at Madras in 1992.
Best Popular Article Awards (4 TIMES) of Shri Gir-Kankrej Gopalak Sahakari Sangh Ltd., Ahmedabad for publication of best articles (Gujarati} in Godarshan Monthly.
Nils’ Lagerlof Memorial Award –MEDAL of Indian Vet. Assoc. (TWICE) for the best research articles in field of Animal Reprodn published in IVJ during 1998 and 2004.
Best Teacher Award of B.A. College of Agric., GAU, Anand for the yr 1998-99.
Fellow of Indian Society for the Study of Animal Reproduction (2000) in appreciation of the meritorious services rendered to the field of Animal Reproduction.
Best Article Award for article presented in XVI Annual Convention and National Symposium of ISSAR at BAU, Ranchi, November 2000.
Best Chapter Award (2000) to ISSAR Gujarat for meritorious extra-ordinary activities done in the Field of Animal Reproduction under my secretarial control.
Best Paper Award of Indian Dairy Association (TWICE) for articles published in the area of Animal Production in Indian Journal of Dairy Science, 2003 and 2005.
Sardar Patel Research Award of Vakil Foundation, USA, through SP University, for Best Research Paper published by the Agric Scientist during the year 2005-06.
Best article Award of Intas Polivet for the best article published in Vol 10(1), year 2008
Hari Ohm Ashram Prerit Dr. J.P. Trivedi Award of Gujarat Assoc. of Agric. Sci, for year 2009
Best Poster Presentation Award of SVSBT 2013, and ISAPM 2014 during respective conferences at Anand and Navsari, Gujarat
Dr. A.S. Kaikini Award 2013 of ISSAR for Meritorious Contribution and Life Time Achievements in Veterinary Andrology, received at Nagpur in January 2014
Received Best Paper Awards 2013, 2014 and 2015 of SVSBT consecutively for 3 years for papers published in the quarterly journal “The Indian Journal Veterinary Sciences & Biotechnology” Volume 8, 9 and 10 at Bikaner on 7^th Oct 2015

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